Barely a Whisper

Friends who live about thirty minutes away came to spend a bit of time with us at a playground. They brought several meals and flowers and a delicious cheesecake; but most of all they brought themselves! It was so good to see someone we know.

Right before they left Heidi told me that when she was as Whole Foods a woman walked up to her and said, “May I bless you?” She was a bit taken aback, but said yes.

The woman opened her purse and started taking money out. Heidi protested, “Oh, no, no, we’re fine. Save it for someone else who really needs it.”

The woman looked at her intently and said, “This is a blessing from God.”

Heidi suddenly remembered why she was there in the first place and told her she was buying food for a friend and explained why we’re here and that she is making food for us. The woman gave her the money and told her to be blessed.

When Heidi got to the cash register she reached into her purse and realized her wallet was missing! The cash completely covered her groceries.

I cried. I realized then that God has felt so silent and far away since after surgery. That story gave me a profound reminder that He will see us through the unknown that lies ahead.

“Take Courage, my friend, your redemption is near. The battle belongs to the Lord.”

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